Blog Archive

Aug. 19th, 2011

Fiber Optic Construction Update

It’s fun to see this project steam ahead after so many months of delays and uncertainty.  We updated our construction map and are glad to see construction progressing so smoothly.

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Aug. 8th, 2011

Senator Klobuchar Stops at Arrowhead Electric to Promote Broadband

Senator Amy Klobuchar is introduced by Arrowhead General Manager, Jeanne Muntean
Senator Amy Klobuchar is introduced by Arrowhead General Manager, Jeanne Muntean

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Jul. 6th, 2011

Construction of the Fiber Optic Network Begins July 25th

Look out Lutsen!  Construction of the Arrowhead Electric Cooperative broadband network will begin July 25th!  Construction of both overhead and underground fiber optic facilities will begin simultaneously.  Materials and equipment in preparation for construction will begin arriving in Lutsen the week of July 18th.

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Jun. 27th, 2011

550+ Pre-registered for Arrowhead’s Community Broadband Network

In a matter of a few short weeks the Cook County Community has stepped up to the plate once again to support a local organization whose sole objective is to, “Connect the tip of the Arrowhead.”  Over 550 homeowners, cabin owners and business’s have shown that as a community we can come together and build a state of the art high-speed, high-capacity community broadband network (That’s greater than 1 in 10 and construction doesn’t even start for another month).  If you haven’t pre-registered for service to join our priority waiting list now is the time to do so!  No matter if you’re residential, seasonal, commercial and/or in the City of Grand Marais, Arrowhead Electric Cooperatives community broadband network is being constructed for you!

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Jun. 17th, 2011

Community Broadband Sign-Up Taking Place – Grand Marais Residents and Businesses Welcome!

We’ve had great response to our community broadband project.  As we mentioned previously we actually ran out of forms to sign people up at our annual meeting on June 11th.  We’ve had a few calls into our office asking if people in Grand Marais can sign-up too – Of course you can!  The link to sign-up is available here!  When asked for the account number just leave it blank…Thank you to the hundreds of members who have registered thus far.  And, if you’re in Schroeder, Tofte or Lutsen be on the look out for our property permission mailer that includes a postage paid response card.  We need these returned before we can bring our fiber optic community broadband service to your home or business!

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Jun. 12th, 2011

Broadband Priority Waiting List & Pre-Registration Strong – Online Sign-Up Available!

Arrowhead Electric Cooperative began taking member information for those interested in signing up for our priority waiting list late last week.  On Saturday, June 11th over 100 people joined our priority waiting list at the Cooperative’s 58th annual meeting.  While 100 members signing up is a huge success, the flaw we encountered was that we ran out of forms to sign interested members up!  Fortunately, our online sign-up form is available NOW by clicking here.

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Jun. 9th, 2011

450,000′ of Fiber Optic Cable, Annual Meeting June 11th and Pre-register for Broadband!!

It’s been a busy few weeks around Arrowhead Electric Cooperative!  A lot is going on these days with the Annual Meeting coming up this Saturday, June 11th.  As a reminder, our member appreciation breakfast starts at 8:30AM in the Cook County High School cafeteria.  Following at 10AM just down the hall in the Arrowhead Center for the Arts will be the annual meeting.  All members welcome to attend!

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Apr. 22nd, 2011

Arbor Day is Friday, April 29th – Plant Safely

With spring around the corner and Arbor Day just a week from now, tree planting season will be here soon. Safe Electricity and Arrowhead Electric Cooperative want to remind everyone to be aware of electrical hazards while planting this year. Always seek help from professionals when choosing and placing trees and bushes.

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Mar. 16th, 2011

Slow and Steady – Community Broadband Planning Continues

Spring just might be around the corner in Cook County.  It snows one day and shines the next, with temperatures into the 30′s and 40′s.  In either case, it’s a sign that soon the snow will be gone and construction of our community broadband network may begin.  The weather over the coming weeks will have a definite impact as to when construction can start.  Unfortunately, weather isn’t the only thing that could impact our construction start.

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Feb. 3rd, 2011

2011 Electric Rates Set

Dear Members:  2010 proved to be one of the most difficult years on record for Arrowhead Electric Cooperative. Fortunately, through hard work and the dedication of our employees we managed to ensure your cooperative met its required financial targets to keep your cooperative healthy. These financial targets are imperative to keeping the doors open and the lights on in Cook County. 

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